Telegraph Hill

A cab driver allegedly assaults his passengers after a dispute, intruders break into a hotel to start a fracas, several strongarm street robberies, and more.

With the building on the market and rent hike on the way, Fog Hill Market owner Hanna Chedyak spent the last weeks in business slowly selling off inventory and bidding farewell to neighbors.

'Girlboss' will close several blocks in Russian Hill tomorrow for a stunt scene involving a broken-down car.

The victim, who fell during cliff shoring work, is still conscious, according to SFFD.

Rec & Park says the kiosk will provide a better visitor experience, but opponents say the intent is to bring in more money.

Long a champion of trees, parks and playgrounds, the former supervisor will lead a "green benefit district" in the city's southeast.

The architect and contractor spoke to neighbors about the project to hear concerns, which included traffic, access, noise, water run-off, pedestrian access and even the welfare of a resident coyote.

Barring a last-minute reprieve, the longtime corner store will close its doors within days.

Not everyone is happy about the Port's plans for a retail showcase of locally made products at the pier.

This week, a suspect was arrested for shooting a gun at Coit Tower, a robber made off with makeup at knifepoint, and more.

Peskin is frustrated that the Legacy Business program is lagging, and has asked the Office of Small Business to present at a meeting on May 19th.

A man is beaten in a drive-by mugging, mysterious shots are fired at Coit Tower, a teen phone robber is caught thanks to witnesses who tackle him, and more in this past week's crime recaps.

16 businesses so far have submitted an application to be named to the Legacy Business Registry, but none have been processed, due to lack of staffing.

"SOS Vallejo" is urging an alternative design for the Poets Plaza that would create open space yet allow vehicles on the 600 block of Vallejo.

Donald Dewsnup, a member of SFBARF, is accused of using false addresses in order to infiltrate a neighborhood association on Telegraph Hill.

You've heard about the CIA's Cold War-era LSD-fueled experiments, but did you know that one of the more depraved ongoing operations took place inside a Telegraph Hill house at 225 Chestnut St.?

The committee at the heart of San Francisco's Democratic Party is at odds, with the head of it accusing Aaron Peskin of forming a 'political machine.'

The Examiner reports that San Francisco Animal Care and Control is requesting funds to purchase "hazing instruments" to condition urban coyotes to be wary of humans.

Removed seven months ago, the vintage Art Deco-style drinking fountain has been repaired and reinstalled.

Grab an umbrella, because you'll want to catch First Fridays, the return of food trucks to Fort Mason, and other North Beach events this weekend.

Market owner Hanna Chedyak is concerned about a $1,400-a-month rent hike, but Peskin is seeking solutions so he can stay.

Rec & Park has pulled back on a few proposed changes to operations at Coit Tower, and Supervisor Aaron Peskin is starting a working group around it.

This week's crimes include a scary home invasion on Telegraph Hill, a $10,000 robbery from a luxury leather goods shop and a woman robbed when trying to enter a card game.

Super Bowl promises to take center stage this weekend, but we have a list of non-sports events for you as well.

A roundup of all the news from this week, plus intel on Restaurant Week deals and other events in the neighborhood.